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Perspective Taking Tasks

 * Create a letter, diary entry, poster from the perspective of the person from the past. It should be based on various sources.


 * Compare two or more primary accounts with opposing perspectives of of the same event. Explain how they are different.


 * Examine historical accounts to recognize "presentism".


 * Use evidence and knowledge of the historical context to explain why people acted or thought the way they did.

Handout: Thinking About History: Taking a Historical Perspective Analyzing conflicting Points of View about a Historical Event

Read the " First Nations Account" of their initial contact with Simon Fraser (Europeans). With a partner discuss: What is their perspective of Europeans and their actions? What were the Europeans really doing? Do you think they would be anxious to meet Europeans again? Why or why not?

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 * Immigrant Perpectives**


 * Historical Perspective**